The Department of Justice requested that prosecutors volunteer to redact the Epstein Files over the Christmas holiday, citing a public obligation to release the documents while protecting victim identities. This plea came after the deadline to release all 700,000 files was missed. The redactions, which have been criticized for being excessive, were also found to be flawed. Some users have discovered workarounds that allowed them to reveal information within the redacted text, which lead to accusations of a cover-up.
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Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case detail accounts of alleged crimes from several women, including claims of rape and confinement. The documents also reveal that investigators identified at least 10 alleged co-conspirators, though their names have largely remained undisclosed. Emails from 2019 show prosecutors attempting to track down these potential co-conspirators, with some residing in Florida, Boston, New York City, and Connecticut. Despite the identification of these individuals, grand jury records and FBI records concerning the co-conspirators have yet to be released, sparking accusations of a cover-up and calls for further investigation.
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Denmark responds to Trump naming Greenland envoy: ‘Completely unacceptable.’ Well, this is a mess, isn’t it? The appointment of a “Special Extortion Envoy” to Greenland by, let’s just say, a certain former US president, has really ruffled some feathers, and understandably so. The immediate reaction from Denmark seems to be a resounding “no,” and frankly, it’s hard to disagree. It’s not just a diplomatic faux pas; it strikes at the core of national sovereignty and the trust between allies.
The very idea of a US envoy to Greenland, especially one with a title implying some sort of special mission, is being met with significant resistance.… Continue reading
President Donald Trump made significant investments in corporate and government bonds, totaling at least $22.1 million and potentially reaching $65.3 million, according to a recent financial disclosure. The investments, made between late October and mid-November, include bonds from companies like Netflix, Oracle, and Amazon, as well as local government bonds from Wayne County, Michigan, and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. These purchases raise conflict of interest concerns given Trump’s potential influence over policies affecting these entities, including financial institutions and local governments, and they add to his already extensive bond holdings and other investments.
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In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump labeled The New York Times a national security threat, citing their reporting as “lies and purposeful misrepresentations.” This accusation follows Trump’s long-standing criticism of the newspaper, stemming from articles detailing his reduced public appearances and his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump also expressed frustration over the Times’ coverage of his prescription drug price plan, which he falsely claimed had lowered drug costs by thousands of percent. This latest attack demonstrates a continuation of Trump’s animosity towards the publication, calling it a “fake newspaper.”
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A Maryland family is searching for Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, who was arrested by ICE, despite her attorneys’ claims of U.S. citizenship. The 22-year-old was detained in Baltimore and subsequently transferred to Louisiana, even after a court order to keep her in Maryland. Attorneys report they have been unable to contact Diaz Morales and now believe she has been deported. While the government insists she is a Mexican citizen, her attorneys have provided a birth certificate and medical records to prove her U.S. citizenship.
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According to Dr. John Gartner, repeated cognitive tests and MRIs administered to Donald Trump suggest his doctors are monitoring the progression of a cognitive decline rather than initially assessing for dementia. Gartner’s assessment is based on the frequency of Trump’s cognitive assessments, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), along with the recent MRI. Trump’s bragging about acing the tests and his lack of knowledge about his recent MRI, combined with the White House’s denial of health issues, reinforces the impression that Trump’s cognitive status is under scrutiny. This monitoring is likely to measure the rate of his mental decline and identify any related strokes.
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President Trump suggested terminating broadcast licenses for networks with predominantly negative coverage of him, the GOP, and late-night hosts. This statement followed a Truth Social post criticizing Stephen Colbert and questioning the quality and ratings of all late-night shows. This is not the first time Trump has considered revoking broadcast licenses, as he previously expressed similar sentiments. The FCC, which issues these licenses and is not a completely independent agency, has not commented on the matter, and the networks in question have remained silent.
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Pope Leo expressed his sadness over Russia’s rejection of a Christmas ceasefire in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Speaking from Castel Gandolfo, he appealed to people of goodwill to observe Christmas Day as a day of peace, hoping for at least a 24-hour cessation of hostilities. This follows a previous rejection by the Kremlin of a potential ceasefire, citing a preference for a comprehensive peace agreement over a temporary respite for Kyiv.
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested President Donald Trump might utilize the Insurrection Act following the Supreme Court’s refusal to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago to support immigration enforcement. Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion clarified the ruling’s limited scope, suggesting the president could opt to use the U.S. military to protect federal property. This sparked discussion, with some Trump supporters advocating for invoking the Insurrection Act, which allows the president to deploy troops to suppress domestic violence. Legal experts such as William Banks have noted the act’s broad triggering language and that it constitutes an exception to the Posse Comitatus Act.
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ICE Deported US Citizen Despite Proof: Lawyer
A Maryland family is searching for Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, who was arrested by ICE, despite her attorneys’ claims of U.S. citizenship. The 22-year-old was detained in Baltimore and subsequently transferred to Louisiana, even after a court order to keep her in Maryland. Attorneys report they have been unable to contact Diaz Morales and now believe she has been deported. While the government insists she is a Mexican citizen, her attorneys have provided a birth certificate and medical records to prove her U.S. citizenship.
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